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Finding the Third Proportional to 108,054 and 168,642

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Solution

The third proportional to 108,054 and 168,642 is: 263,202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108,054 : 168,642 = 168,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108,054/168,642 = 168,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108,054x = 168,642 × 168,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108,054x = 28,440,124,164
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,440,124,164/108,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,202.88

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